Notices to Mariners

Establishment of Experimental Black Rock Buoy

13 - 1999

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on 12th January 2000 or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, a temporary experimental buoy will be established as follows:

Name:

Black Rock Buoy

Latitude:

052°08.20' N

Longitude:

006° 24.87' W

Buoy Type:

South Cardinal

Colour:

Yellow over Black

Topmark:

Two cones points downwards

Character:

VQ(6) + L Fl 10s

Nominal Range:

11 nm

Racon:

Morse K (- . - ) (3 & 10 cms), 360°: Range: 6 - 15 nm.

The purpose of this buoy is to site trial new aids to navigation technology with a view to developing improved levels of performance and service to the mariner. A Radio Navigational Warning will be issued when the buoy is established.